AET63 Reference Manual
version 1.8 September 2006
Advanced Card Systems Ltd.
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1. Introduction
The AET63 BioTRUSTKey is an interface for the communication between a computer (for example, a PC), a
smart card and TFM (Trusted Fingerprint Module). Different types of smart cards have different commands
and different communication protocols. This prevents, in most cases, the direct communication between a
smart card and a computer. The AET63 BioTRUSTKey establishes a uniform interface from the computer to
the smart card for a wide variety of cards. By taking care of the card specific particulars, it releases the
computer software programmer of getting involved with the technical details of the smart card operation,
which are in many cases not relevant for the implementation of a smart card system.
The AET63 BioTRUSTKey is connected to the computer through USB interface. The reader accepts
commands from the computer, carries out the specified function at the smart card and returns the requested
data or status information.
2. Features
ISO7816-1/2/3 compatible smart card interface
Enrolls fingerprint, encrypts into fingerprint template and stores inside smart card
Retrieves fingerprint template from smart card and verifies the fingerprint template inside the AET63
Supports CPU-based cards with T=0 and/or T=1 protocol
Support PPS (Protocol and Parameters Selection) with 9600 – 96000 bps in reading and writing smart
cards
USB interface to PC with simple command structure
Security application modules (SAM) inside the reader supporting CPU-based cards with T=0 and/or T=1
protocol (SAM Reader only)
